Firstly, we would like to thank the Almighty for granting us the strength to continue feeding the impoverished and destitute. This time we decided to do something different to create excitement to kids the day of Eid.
After handing out 100 parcels to families for Eid, we decided to follow this up with 100 Eid party packs for the little ones. We would like to thank the sponsors who made this possible, May the Almighty reward you abundantly and increase your wealth in order that you can continue with your generosity, we are humbled.
Our distribution points yesterday were Darul Naim Orphanage, Habibia Children’s Home, Vision Orphanage and Parkwood. Due to Covid-19 protocols we were not able to hand the party packs to the little ones but we were introduced to some of the children and we were so blessed to be in their company and we thank the Almighty for granting us the opportunity.
Darun Naim Orphanage was established with the vision of offering a family home environment for the most vulnerable in our Community. In 2012 the trust embarked on a fundraising programme to acquire its own premises that would be suitable for running a foster home model.
The first premises in Wynberg was eventually purchased in 2013 and has been set up as a “normal” home. When you visit our home you will not see any orphanage boards on display, you will not see any branding on our vehicles. You will find a normal home where our children call the house parents “Mommy” and “Daddy”.
Due to the huge demand we have opened a second home in 2019 which we are currently renting. Each home runs as a family unit with their own house parents.
A normal home where they can for the first time in their young lives experience what ‘normal’ feels like. Their vision is to provide a nurturing and caring family environment. Something that we all want for our own children.
The well known Habibia Children’s Home caters for 25 young orphan girls who are in desperate need of love. To ensure that this happens and make sure that the home sustains itself a manner that is economical viable, the organising committee has its hands full. According to Gairoonisa James, a child and youth care worker at the home, they presently have 20 girls registered, 16 of whom are on the premises, while the others are either with sponsored families for one day of the week or have extra mural activities. May the Almighty grant Gairoonisa the ability to continue the great work.
Vision Child & Youth Care Centre was founded by a Community Worker Sadique Jacobs and his wife Suraya Jacobs, a care worker with vast experience in working with children and youth.
Both Sadique and Suraya remain actively involved in the Home, Sadique as Chief Operating Centre Manager and Suraya as Head of House Executive. Today Sadique and Suraya are assisted by a staff of 7, comprising of care givers, a social worker, administrative staff, domestic workers, assistants and sales reps.
They are a non-profit organization dedicated to the aid of children who have been orphaned, abused, abandoned or left destitute. Their aim is to provide these children with a safe and stable environment, along with giving them the tools they need to succeed. Vision Child and Youth Care Centre provides for the destitute, abused, neglected and abandoned children as well as orphans, and was established in 1991.
The premises can currently accommodate 50 residents, at present they range from age 1 to 23 years old, of whom are either at Crèche, in Grade R, at Primary school, at High school, also at Hifz school (Quran memorization), or at College and University as well as apprenticeship.
The ultimate aim is to heal the hurts and abuse of their past and establish their self-confidence in order to prepare them for re-entry into the community.
The team would like to take the opportunity once again to thank you from the bottom of our heart for making this possible.
Falaah Foundation 